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Aviation Maintenance Trainer

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Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career-minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

An Aviation Maintenance Trainer is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering assigned courses under the direction of the Department Manager. This role involves using effective and engaging instructional strategies, the Learning Management System (LMS), clear communication, classroom management techniques, leadership skills, and instructional technology to support student learning and promote overall student success.

In this role, you will embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, contributing directly to the strength of our team. With the launch of our 777 program and two new hangars, Ascent is experiencing rapid growth. This position is instrumental in achieving our goals and fulfilling our mission of becoming the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America.

• Plan, organize, prepare, and deliver classroom, hands-on practical, and computer-based training (CBT) programs to support company objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Deliver training using effective instructional techniques, Learning Management Systems (LMS), instructional technology, and hands-on training methods to support employee development, knowledge retention, and compliance with company procedures and regulatory standards.
• Develop, review, revise, and maintain training materials, including lesson plans, presentations, course outlines, handouts, training aids, practical exercises, and computer-based training (CBT) content to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Support recurrent, qualification, authorization, and procedural training programs in accordance with company policies, operational requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist personnel in understanding and applying technical data, company procedures, human factors principles, safety requirements, and customer maintenance programs to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and safe work practices.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable sections of company manuals and procedures, including the Repair Station Manual (RSM/QCM), Training Program Manual (TPM), Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, and related operational and regulatory procedures.
• Coordinate with operational leadership, quality assurance, training management, and other departments to identify training needs, support workforce development initiatives, and ensure alignment with company and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate trainee participation, comprehension, and practical application through written, verbal, and practical assessments to measure training effectiveness and ensure competency standards are achieved.
• Support the accuracy, maintenance, and completion of training records in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and Learning Management System (LMS) standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standardized training programs across company locations and operational departments to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Utilize various software platforms and instructional technologies, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), presentation software, and computer-based training (CBT) development tools such as iSpring, to design, deliver, and manage effective training programs.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to training, qualification, and regulatory compliance as assigned, ensuring accurate documentation and readiness for review.
• Maintain professional knowledge, technical competency, and instructional effectiveness through continuous learning, professional development, and ongoing engagement with industry standards and best practices.
• Travel between company locations and off-site sites as required to support operational needs, customer training requirements, and workforce development initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by department management to support training operations, organizational objectives, and departmental needs.

• Experience with remote instruction utilizing on-line platforms.
• Verbal communication via telephone.
• Interdepartmental interaction and communication.
• Travel as needed between the internal Ascent locations to conduct training.
• When required, travel "off-site" for the completion of training.
• Continues professional development/growth and a commitment to continuous improvement as an instructor.
• If required, remains current within his/her academic…